Senior Research Associate, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Flow Cytometry

Responsibilities

• Execute clinical sample testing and functional profiling of immune responses under GCLP guidelines
• Perform high-parameter immunophenotyping on PBMC and whole blood samples using spectral flow cytometry
• Participate in the development and fit-for-purpose validation of complex cell-based flow cytometry assays
• Process PBMC samples and qualify cryopreserved samples to ensure optimal integrity
• Analyze complex flow cytometry datasets using FCS Express software
• Document all experimental procedures and testing activities using LES and LIMS platforms
• Collaborate with scientists to drive clinical decisions through robust immunophenotyping and functional immune profiling

Requirements

• BA or MS in Immunology, Life Sciences, Biology, or a related field
• 3+ years of laboratory experience, preferably in an industry setting
• Demonstrable experience in cytometry, including sample processing, staining, and acquisition
• Experience with cell-based assays, cell culture, and ex vivo flow cytometry
• In-depth experience with PBMC processing
• Knowledge of GCLP guidelines and best practices for generating high-quality data
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within project teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with primary human cells (e.g., PBMC)
• Experience assessing cell-mediated immunity through ex vivo stimulation and intracellular cytokine staining
• Prior experience working in a regulated laboratory environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, GraphPad Prism, and computational skills
• Ability to work flexibly in a high-growth, transformational environment

Benefits

• Best-in-class healthcare and voluntary benefit programs
• Holistic well-being support including fitness, mindfulness, and mental health resources
• Family building benefits including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sabbatical, and global recharge days
• Savings and investment opportunities

About the Company

Moderna is pioneering the development of a new class of drugs made of messenger RNA (mRNA) to transform medicine and deliver new treatments to patients worldwide.